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Classic City Entertainment Group Announces First Annual Blues Festival
Get ready for the biggest Southern Soul concert to hit Athens! Classic City Entertainment Group (CCEG) is bringing the first annual Classic City Blues Fest to The Classic Center Theatre on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.The Blues Fest lineup will include West Love, Tucker, Sir Charles, and many more. A portion of proceeds will also be utilized for CCEG’s community efforts and scholarship foundation.“We want to bring to the city of Athens, our home, our city, something that’s most meaningful to us -
Golden Girls US Tour Brings Laughs, Cheesecake, and a Perfect Night Out to Athens
ATHENS, Ga. – December 10, 2024 – Thank you for being a…fan! Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2024, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will start with one show at The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, April 4, 2025. Tickets are on sale Friday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased at ClassicCenter.com/GoldenGirls. A very special VIP experience
MLK Day of Service in Athens-Clarke County 2025
(ATHENS, GA) Athenians are invited to honor Dr. King's legacy at the annual Athens-Clarke County Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025. In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Athens-Clarke County is one of the thousands of cities across the United States that decides to make the holiday "A Day On and Not a Day Off.” This year’s kick-off celebration will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Lay Park Gymnasium at 297
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty Welcomes New Agent Erika Murphy
December 2024 (Athens, GA). Erika Murphy joins Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty as a licensed REALTOR® in residential properties. Murphy joined Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty in the fall of 2024, bringing a decade of dedicated service as a Sheriff's Deputy and SVU Investigator with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office and the Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. After retiring from law enforcement, she transitioned to real estate, combining her strong background in public service with her
Casa de Amistad Announces 2025 Spanish Classes
Come join Casa de Amistad for our 2025 Spanish Classes. This year we will offer leveled and conversation classes. Come join the fun!
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Third Annual Athens Beer Fest Returning This Spring
ATHENS, Ga. – Break out the ale! The Classic Center Cultural Foundation will celebrate the third annual Athens Beer Fest on Sunday, April 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center. Kick off the spring season by sampling the latest and greatest beers from some of your favorite regional breweries at Athens Beer Fest. Previous breweries include Akademia, Athentic, Creature Comforts, Normaltown, Terrapin, South Main, and more! Grab a glass, pull up a chair, sit back, and
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Athens On Ice Outdoor Public Ice Skating Returns!
ATHENS, Ga. – Athens On Ice Public Ice Skating returns for another outdoor season at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center beginning on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Bundle up and bring your friends and family along for a great time at this fan-favorite holiday activity! ickets are only $15 and include your skate rental and 75 minutes of on-ice fun. Groups of ten or more are eligible for $12 tickets. Want to skate regularly this season? Season passes are also available for $125. Tickets for Athens
St. Mary’s Hospital earns national recognition for promoting organ, eye, and tissue donatio
St. Mary’s Hospital earned national recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye and tissue donor registrations across the state of Georgia through the DoNation Campaign. DoNation engages workplaces of all sizes and industries to highlight the importance in the lifesaving and life-giving mission of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. St. Mary’s Hospital, in partnership with LifeLink® of Georgia, the local organ and tissue recovery program, and Donate Life Georgia, the state’s organ and
National, Local Partners Collaborate on Program for Athens-Clarke County Students
ATHENS, GA – November 21, 2024—The Classic Center, in association with the International Association on Venue Managers (IAVM), is proud to join forces with the Clarke County School District’s Athens Community Career Academy (ACCA) as a new curriculum pathway begins this semester. The Entertainment, Sports, and Event Management pathway has welcomed 16 students for the 2024-2025 academic year. This program offers a comprehensive education in venue management, providing hands-on experience in event planning
Pursue your Passion: 2025 Performing Arts and Visual Arts Scholarships Available
ATHENS, GA – November 19, 2024 – The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for the performing arts and visual arts scholarship. Applications are open to 9th through 12th-grade high school students living in the Northeast Georgia region. Students interested in applying should visit ClassicCenter.com/Scholarships or email Foundation@ClassicCenter.com. Scholarships will be awarded based on an application and audition or interview process. The deadline to apply for the
Tom Segura Announces Global Stand-Up Comedy Tour 'Come Together' is coming to Akins Ford Arena
ATHENS, Ga. –Today one of the biggest touring comedians, Tom Segura, announced the 2025 dates of his global stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Come Together. Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy kicked off last year and has been selling out with stops across Asia and North America. Over 40 dates have been added throughout North America and Europe including a stop in Athens, GA, at Akins Ford Arena on January 30. Tickets will be available via presale starting Wednesday, October 9, at 10 AM local
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